This is a follow-up to podcast 751 which featured Joanne Dunham, Founder of Dunham Cellars, Walla Walla, Washington. This time around I met up with John Blai...
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Spirits Pioneer Sammy Hagar and Renowned Chef Guy Fieri Name Tequila Veteran as New President and CEO of Santo Spirits
David Szydlik Joins Santo from Cantera Negra Tequila February 4, 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) — Spirits innovator and GRAMMY® award-winning musician Sammy Hagar and chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri today announced the appointment of [...]
Viña Concha y Toro Reaches Agreement to Acquire French Maison Mirabeau, a Leading Provence Rosé Wine Brand
February 4, 2026 — Viña Concha y Toro, through its VCT Europe arm, announced the acquisition of Maison Mirabeau, a leading rosé wine brand from the prestigious French region of [...]
📺Sommelier Teaches a Beginner Champagne: $300 vs $35 Taste Test
When most people say “I can totally tell expensive Champagne,” can they… actually?In this episode, VinePair’s Tastings Director Keith Beavers teaches Claire ...
Saint Enzo Wins Double Gold at San Francisco International Wine Competition
Luxury Lambrusco Earns 98 Points and Double Gold Medal from Renowned Bay Area Tasting Event February 4, 2026 (San Francisco, CA) — Saint Enzo, the modern luxury Lambrusco redefining celebration [...]
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Promotes Ashleigh Sabold to Senior Vice President, Region Sales
February 4, 2026 (Woodinville, WA) — Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the Northwest’s leading wine company, has promoted Ashleigh Sabold to Senior Vice President, Region Sales. In her expanded role, Sabold will oversee the [...]
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Sets Its Federal Policy Focus for 2026
February 4, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) — NASDA’s members-led Board of Directors chose five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2026. They include agricultural labor reform, animal disease preparedness [...]
Barcelona Wine Week Closes an Edition Marked by Its Strong International Expansion
The show connects Spanish wine with new international markets February 4, 2026 (Barcelona, Spain) — Barcelona Wine Week (BWW) 2026 closes its sixth edition this afternoon, an event marked by [...]
6 Things to Do in Missouri in Winter: Wine Trails, Bird Migrations, & Pickleball
6 Things to Do in Missouri in Winter: Wine Trails, Bird Migrations, & Pickleball
